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247.795890
UAL
Caution:
ReadandFollow
AllSafetyRules
andInstructions
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
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9 HORSEPOWER
3 CUTTING STAGE
MULCHING AND BAGGING
CHIPPER=SHREDDER
Assembly
Operation
CustomerResponsibilities
ServiceandAdjustment
RepairParts
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SEARS,R0EBucKANDCO.,HoffmanEstates,iL 60179U.S.A.
Printed in U.S,A. 770-8902K 1t95
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SAFETY RULES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH "THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT tN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY tNJURY_ COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
PERSONAL INJURY.
TRAINING
® Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assembte or operate this machine Be com-
pletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
machine before operating it., Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts,
® Children must never be atlowed to operate this equipment
o No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions
® This equipment should never be operated in the vicinity o
of children, pets or other persons.
® Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the e
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas
o Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth- e
ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near
any moving part while the machine or eng+ne is running.
o If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair the o
feeding chamber or any part of the machine where a mov+
ing part can come in contact with your body or clothing, o
stop the machine, aIlow it to coo!, disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the a
spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair+
PREPARATION
e Wear safety glasses provided with your unit while operat- e
ing the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any mate-
rial which may be ejected out of the openings,
o Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing.,
Wear gloves when handling material
G,HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely _,
flammable fuel e
o Check the fuel before starting the engine Do net fill the
fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the
engine is still hot Turn the unit off and let the engine cool
before refueling,
e Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area, Do not
smoke while refueling,,
o Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during
refueling. G,
o Avoid spilling gasoline or oil, Wipe the unit clean of any
spilled fuel or oil,,
• Stere fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat
or open flame, and out of reach of children
• This machine should be operated only upon a level surface
® Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners
are properly secured.
OPERATION
• When feeding shreddable material into this equipment,
be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,
cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal
injury or damage to the machine could result_
If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away
from the spark plug Allow the machine to stop and take
the following steps:
Inspect for damage
Replace or repair any damaged parts,
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin-
ued safe operation,
The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu-
mulations.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to
build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper
discharge and can result in kick-back from feed opening
Never place your hands or any other part of your body or
clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or
near any moving part while the engine is running
Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work-
ing condition to assure continued safe operation
Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating
this machine,
Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material,,
o
Do not over+reach., Keep proper balance and footing at all
times
The engine governor settings on your machine must not
be altered, changed, or tampered with The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speeds and pro-
tects the engine and all moving parts from damage
caused by overspeed,
Do net transport machine while engine is running
Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over
carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment,,
Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection,
storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark
plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved
away from the spark plug. The machine should be
allowed to coo! down before making such inspection,
adjustments, service, etc, Maintain your machine with
care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe
operation
Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air fitter.
When not in use, your machine should be stored out of
the reach of children+ Keep where gasoline fumes will not
reach an open flame or spark For long periods of stor-
age, refer to the "Storage" section of this manual.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUTI
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. ITI
MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOiViEALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETYIS INVOLVED,
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Chipper-Shredder It has been designed, engi-
neered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/
Department in the United States, We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this unit.
Please read and retain this manual The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your chipper-shredder
properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"
MO6EL
NUMBER 247,795890
SERIAL
NUMBER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower: 9..0
Engine Oil: SAE 30
API Classification SG or SH (26 ounces)
Fuel Capacity: 1 Gallon
(Unleaded)
Spark Plug (Gap ,,030 in.): Champion J19LM
(or Equivalent)
Tire Pressure: 35-40 p.si,
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
o Read and observe the safety rules
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your chipper-shredder
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Respons-
ibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's
Manual,
FULLONEYEARWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANGAS CHIPPER-SHREDDER
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effec-
tive working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Cede).
Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on
federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See
the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder is maintained, lubricated, and
tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator's manual, Sears will repair,
free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty excludes the blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs, catcher bags and tires,
which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this chipper-shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from
the date of purchase
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE
UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT tS IN USE 1N THE UNITED
STATES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO,, DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, iL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................3
WARRANTY ..........................................................................3
INDEX ................................................................................................4
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...........................................................................5-7
OPERATION ....................................................................7-10
INDEX
A
Accessories ...........................................................................4
Adjustments:
Carburetor ..............................................................................15
Engine Speed ...............................................................15
Throttle .................................................................................15
Assembly Instruction's:
Catcher Bag .....................................................................................6
Chute Deflector .............................................................6
Hopper Assembly .............................................................................6
Catcher Bag ......................................................... 6, 7
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Catcher Bag .............................................................................6, 7
Controls ........................................................................................7
Customer Responsibilities ..........................................3, 11,12
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Engine:
Maintenance ...................................................... l t, 12
Starting .....................................................................................10
Stopping .............................................................................8
Storage .............................................................................13
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Fuel ........................................................................................9
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Lubrication ............................................................... 11
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................11, 12
STO RAG E ................................................................. 13
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .....................................13-I5
TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................. I6
REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER-SHREDDER ........ 17, 18
REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE .....................................19-23
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................BACK COVER
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Maintenance:
Agreement ............................................................. 3
Schedule ...............................................................................I 1
Engine ............................................................... 1!, 12
Chipper-Shredder ............................................................11
O
Oil ..................................................................................................9
Operating Tips ....................................................................8
R
Repair/Replacement Parts .............................................17-23
Responsibilities, Customer .................................3, 11-13
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Safety Rules ..................................................................... 2
Sharpening ....................................................................14, I5
Service Recommendations .............................................1t
Spark Plug .................................................................................12
Specifications .....................................................................3
Storage ......................................................................... 13
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Table of Contents ..............................................................4
Trouble Shooting .......................................................................16
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Unclogging ............................................................................13, 14
Unpacking ......................................................................................5
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Warranty ..................................................................................................3
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ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when the chipper-shredder was purchased. They are also available at most
Sears retail outlets, catatog and service centers_ Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you pro-
vide the model number of your chipper-shredder.
i5park Air
i }'s|Lla Filter
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ENGINE
Muffler Engine i
Oil
Gas Can Stabilizer
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
Tow Hitch
Kit
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ASSEMBLY iNSTRUCTIONS
Flat ---__
Washer | ( ) |
Nut 5/16-18
'_"- Hex Lock
Thread
Hex Bolt
5/16-18 x 8-3/8" Long
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IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO-
LINE or OIL in the engine. After assembly, see opera-
tion section of this manual for proper fuet and engine
oil recommendations
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your
chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper
(engine is at the front of the unit).
Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem-
bted at the factory, except for the hopper assembly
(hopper hood and upper leaf ramp section have been
sub-assembled), upper guide assembly, chute deflec-
tor and the catcher bag. The hardware pack safety
glasses and a bottle of oil are also included in the
carton..
The hardware pack contains the parts shown infigure
1 (shown full size)_
TOREMOVECHIPPER-SHREDDERFROMCARTON
Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing
inserts. Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton. Make
certain atl parts and literature have been removed
before the carton is discarded.
TOOLSREQUIREDFORASSEMBLY
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches
(2) 7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches
Machine Screws
1/4-20 x 1/2" Long
Hex Lock Nuts
1/4-20 Thread
FIGURE 1.
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Spacers
Hex
Nut
Hand
Knob
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
TRUSS SCREW
AND NUT FIRST
Bar
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5.
Stop
Washer
Hopper Pivot
Door
Assembly
Release
Bar
Bolt
8-3/8" Long
Flat Washer
Hex Lock Nut
Hopper Assembly
Remove Truss
Guide
Screw and Nut
Housing
Assembly
Bolt
Chute
Deflector
Assembly
Section
-Plunger
Upper
Guide
pper
Leaf
Ramp
HOWTOSET-UPYOURCHIPPER-SHREDDER
WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN SPARK
_ PLUG WIRE (LOCATED ON TOP OF
+.<-ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
e Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from
each side of the discharge opening on the left side
of the chipper-shredder+
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/
o Remove hex lock nut, two spacers and hex bolt
/
from inside the hinge on top of the housing assem-
bly+ Do not remove one spacer from the hex bolt.
• Place the chute deflector in position on the dis-
charge opening° Insert hex bolt and spacer through
hinge on chute deflector and housing (spacer fits
inside of hinge).. See figure 2.
e Place second spacer over hex bolt, inside other
part of hinge+ Secure with hex lock nut+ Tighten
securely
o Secure both sides of chute deflector to housing
using hand knobs and cupped washers (cupped side
of washers go against chute deflector).
_+--ATTACHING THE UPPER GUIDE ASSEMBLY
Place upper guide assembly in position on frame,
making certain edges of the upper guide assembty
are underneath stop washers, and the release bar is
in the slots_ See figure 3 Insert hex bolt 8-3/8" tong
through upper guide assembly and frame. Secure
with flat washer and hex lock nut.
NOTE: Make certain upper guide assembly can pivot
by pulling up on release bar and lowering upper guide
assembly_ If necessary, loosen hex lock nut a turn or
two+ Put the upper guide assembly back into the
raised position..
<_-ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY
Your chipper-shredder has been shipped with the
upper leaf ramp section attached to the hopper
assembly. See figure 4+ Attach the hopper assembly
to the upper guide assembly as follows+.Be certain to
place heads of all truss machine screws inside of
hopper assembly+.
o Remove one truss machine screw and nut from
each side of hopper assembly as shown in figure 4+
Push hopper pivot door down inside lower part
of hopper as you place hopper assembly (both
pieces) inside upper guide assembly. Replace
truss screws and nuts just removed, using the hole
shown in figure 4, one on each side+ Tighten finger
tight only.
o Place the six truss machine screws and nuts found
assembly, alternating sides of the unit and tighten-
o After assembling all eight screws, tighten them
-<-A'I-I'ACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your chipper_shredder is equipped with a catcher bag
to catch the shredded material.
ENGINE) IS DISCONNECTED AND
MOVED AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER-
SHREDDER°
in hardware pack in the remaining holes of hopper
ingfinger tight only+
securely.
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• Toattachthebag,placetheopeningof thebag
overthechutedeflectorsoitcompletelycoversthe
chuteopening,Depressthe plungeronthedraw-
string,andpullonthedrawstringuntilthebagis
tightaroundthechuteopeningReleaseplungerto
lockit intopositionSeefigure5.
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OPERATION
KNOWYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER,
Compare the illustrations with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference..
Hopper
Assembly Muffler Dipstick Spark Plug
Chipper
Chute
Chute
Deflector
Oil Fill
and
Boot
Start_
Handle
FIGURE 6.
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cher
Bag
MEETSANSISAFETYSTANDARDS
Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standard B71 6-1982 of the American National Standards Institute,
OPERATINGCONTROLS(See figure 6)
RELEASE BAR--Used to release the hopper when
raising or lowering
CHOKE LEVER--Used to enrich the fuel mixture in
the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER, AGAIN REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON
PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL..
The operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear the safety glasses pro-
vided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for
over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores
STARTER HANDLE--Used to manually start the
engine
THROTTLE CONTROL--Permits selection of fast or
slow engine speed.
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TOSTOP ENGINE
* Move throttle control lever to OFF position. See
figure 6+
o Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended,
HOW TO USE YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other
than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e, branches,
leaves, twigs, etc+)+
No Larger Than
1/2" Diameter
(Recommended)
Or 1" Diameter
(Maximum)
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Hopper
Assembly
WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER
DISCHARGES MATERIALS WITH CON-
SIDERABLE VELOCITY. KEEP AWAY
FROM THE AREA AROUND THE CHUTE
DEFLECTOR. ALWAYS STOP THE
ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE WHEN REMOVING OR
ATTACHING THE BAG WHEN CHANGING
CONTAINERS OR WHEN REMOVING THE
SHREDDED MATERIAL+. WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES AND GLOVES WHENEVER
USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER.
The chipper-shredder is designed for three different
methods of operation.
e Leaves and small branches up to 1/2" diameter
(recommended) or 1" diameter (maximum) can be
fed into the hopper assembly when it is in the
raised position,. See figure 7+ If it becomes neces-
sary to push material into the chipper-shredder,
use a small diameter stick--NOT YOUR HANDS,
The stick should be small enough that it will be
ground up if gets into the impeller assembly.
FIGURE 7,
e Leaves and small twigs can be raked into the hop-
per assembly when the hopper assembly is low-
ered to the ground. See figure 8+ Small branches
up to 1/2" diameter (recommended) or 1" diam-
eter (maximum) can also be fed into the hopper
assembly in this position. See figure 9
FIGURE 8.
WARNING: DO NOT PUT MATERIAL
LARGER THAN 1/2" IN DIAMETER (REC-
OMMENDED) or 1" DIAMETER (MAXI-
MUM) INTO THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY.
MATERIAL UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3" IN
DIAMETER MATERIAL MAY BE FED
INTO THE CHIPPER CHUTE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO SHRED OR CHIP ANY
MATERIAL LARGER THAN 3" IN DIAME-
TER, PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE
TO THE MACHINE COULD RESULT_
No Larger Than
1/2" Diameter
(]
Or 1" Diameter
(Maximum)
FIGURE 9.